1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?
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2
as in to stand
chiefly dialect
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children
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3
as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
I promise you that if you bide yet a little longer, all will come to pass just as you desire
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Recent Examples of bide
Countries like China and Russia bide their time, waiting for the right moments to act.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Like other Phillies starters, Luzardo bides his time between innings in a hallway underneath the dugout at Citizens Bank Park.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 3 May 2025
So Schoen took Carter without hesitation with the third pick and then bided his time to see what would happen with the quarterbacks.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
He’s been biding his time since then, throwing plyometric balls in third inning of games, working the bands in the fifth and playing catch with the wall in the seventh, just in case.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Like other Phillies starters, Luzardo bides his time between innings in a hallway underneath the dugout at Citizens Bank Park.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 3 May 2025
So Schoen took Carter without hesitation with the third pick and then bided his time to see what would happen with the quarterbacks.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
He’s been biding his time since then, throwing plyometric balls in third inning of games, working the bands in the fifth and playing catch with the wall in the seventh, just in case.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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Smoke remains visible in some interior areas of the burn.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Only three players remained under par, the fewest in seven years at the U.S. Open.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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In recent years, Iranian officials have repeatedly advocated a multipolar world and the end of the days of America standing as the sole superpower.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Earlier in the day, a masked organizer stood at the steps of the Torch of Friendship and used a microphone to address the crowd.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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On a recent morning, there was a queue of parents waiting outside Batte’s office to request more time to clear tuition balances.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The upcoming launch will be just the second of about 80 in the years ahead as Amazon continues to amass its satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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For one conflicted athlete, this was the most compelling reason to continue competing.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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Importantly, farmland’s underlying value remains rooted in biological fundamentals: Crops continue to grow, and land productivity endures regardless of broader market cycles.—
Artem Milinchuk,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Not in a transactional sense, though synergy toward enduring economic growth would be plenty welcome.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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The Cardinals and Brewers are scheduled to stay at the same hotel.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Panthers stay the same, Oilers make changes Florida’s lineup is remaining the same for a third consecutive game, while Edmonton again made a few changes to its gameday group.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Finding the right probiotic Paul and her colleagues have spent over six years investigating whether beneficial microorganisms (aka probiotics) could be a longer lasting alternative to combat this pathogen.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
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Companies that make the effort have a better chance of building resilient trust that lasts.—
Valentina Drofa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Lynch opened up a whole new space where ambiguity wasn’t just tolerated — it was embraced.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Remember: The skin on our necks is much thinner, so even if your face can tolerate these ingredients, baby steps around the neck are important.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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